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Firstly I would like to thank everyone at FC Barcelona where I enjoyed three wonderful years. It was my childhood club and I will always be proud and honoured that I had a chance to play for such a great team.

I do feel that I have unfinished business in the Premier League and now is the right time to return.

– Cesc Fabregas

I considered all the other offers very carefully and I firmly believe that Chelsea is the best choice.

They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger and desire to win trophies. They have an amazing squad of players and an incredible manager.

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Cesc Fabregas has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Barcelona, the Spain midfielder has announced in a statement.

Credit: PA

The 27-year-old is currently in Brazil with the national squad but has put pen to paper on a deal that sees him return to England after leaving Arsenal for the Nou Camp in 2011. He is believed to have signed a five-year contract for a fee in the region of £30 million.